Hall of Songs
166 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsWhat are the greatest songs of all-time? Hosts Chris Jones and Tim Malcolm nominate songs for the Hall of Songs, with each episode tackling a new year chronologically, starting with 1951. Listeners are asked to vote after each episode for the songs they feel should reach the Hall of Songs.
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1956: Our Nominees for the Hall of Songs
April 19, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBFor the first time, a year produces a full slate of 12 nominees for the Hall of Songs. Tim and Chris take you through the year of Elvis, when the upstart rockabilly stud becomes a national superstar. Other artists making major statements include Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Johnny Cash. Listen and vote for the greatest songs of them all at hallofsongs.com!
1956 Hall of Songs Nominees: An Amazing Year for Elvis Presley, Plus Chuck Berry and Fats Domino!
April 19, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBFor the first time, a year produces a full slate of 12 nominees for the Hall of Songs. Tim and Chris take you through the year of Elvis, when the upstart rockabilly stud becomes a national superstar. Other artists making major statements include Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Johnny Cash. Listen and vote for the greatest songs of them all at hallofsongs.com! Website: http://www.hallofsongs.com Social: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongs Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! https:...
1st Class Results! Which 1955 Song Is in the Hall of Songs?
April 16, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBYou voted, and yup, there's a song in the Hall of Songs. Tim and Chris announce which 1955 tune is the first inductee, then they go over the voting - what made it to the next round and what unfortunately dropped out of the running forever. Visit hallofsongs.com and follow us on social media at @hallofsongs. Website: http://www.hallofsongs.com Social: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongs Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-songs/id1550546...
1955: Our Nominees for the Hall of Songs
April 05, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBNow you can vote for who you think should make the Hall of Songs. In this episode, we talk about a monumental year when songs seem to perfect their individual genres. Little Richard gives New Orleans R&B some sheen while Elvis Presley continues to rule rockabilly. Meanwhile, Bo Diddley and Muddy Waters trade slaps and get better from it. All the while, Chuck Berry seemingly creates the first great post-"Rock Around the Clock" song. Listen as the sound of young America comes together, then go...
1955 Hall of Songs Nominees: Bo Diddley, Bill Haley, Little Richard, and More!
April 05, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBNow you can vote for who you think should make the Hall of Songs. In this episode, we talk about a monumental year when songs seem to perfect their individual genres. Little Richard gives New Orleans R&B some sheen while Elvis Presley continues to rule rockabilly. Meanwhile, Bo Diddley and Muddy Waters trade slaps and get better from it. All the while, Chuck Berry seemingly creates the first great post-"Rock Around the Clock" song. Listen as the sound of young America comes together, then go...
1951-54 Veterans Committee Meeting; Talking Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, Big Joe Turner
March 29, 2021 03:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBChris and Tim meet in this bonus episode to nominate a song that was originally omitted from the Hall of Songs ballot. Plus they discuss the songs already nominated from 1951 to '54, including "Your Cheatin' Heart," "Shake, Rattle and Roll," "How High the Moon," "Crazy Man, Crazy," and more. Visit our website at hallofsongs.com and keep up with us on social media at @hallofsongs. Website: http://www.hallofsongs.com Social: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongs Please rate and review us on App...
1954: Our Nominees for the Hall of Songs
March 22, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBIt's time for Elvis! That's right: Elvis Presley starts his recording career in 1954, and in this episode of Hall of Songs, Tim and Chris discuss his first hit and many other developments in a fun year. Among those: major developments in doo-wop, a new sound in blues, and raunchier lyrics all over the place. Listen as we nominate eight songs for the Hall of Songs; plus, visit our website at hallofsongs.com and keep up with us on social media at @hallofsongs.
1954 Hall of Songs Nominees: Elvis' First Hit, Plus Big Joe Turner and the First Doo-Wop Hits!
March 22, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBIt's time for Elvis! That's right: Elvis Presley starts his recording career in 1954, and in this episode of Hall of Songs, Tim and Chris discuss his first hit and many other developments in a fun year. Among those: major developments in doo-wop, a new sound in blues, and raunchier lyrics all over the place. Listen as we nominate eight songs for the Hall of Songs; plus, visit our website at hallofsongs.com and keep up with us on social media at @hallofsongs. Website: http://www.hallofsongs....
1953: Our Nominees for the Hall of Songs
March 08, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MB1953 is when many rock 'n' roll narratives begin to take shape, from the rise of doo-wop and Bill Haley to a leap forward for rhythm and blues. Join Chris and Tim in this episode as they share their nine Hall of Songs nominees from this crucial year in the development of rock 'n' roll. For more, visit our website at hallofsongs.com and keep up with us on social media at @hallofsongs.
1953 Hall of Songs Nominees: Ray Charles, the Original 'Hound Dog,' The Drifters, and More!
March 08, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MB1953 is when many rock 'n' roll narratives begin to take shape, from the rise of doo-wop and Bill Haley to a leap forward for rhythm and blues. Join Chris and Tim in this episode as they share their nine Hall of Songs nominees from this crucial year in the development of rock 'n' roll. For more, visit our website at hallofsongs.com and keep up with us on social media at @hallofsongs. Website: http://www.hallofsongs.com Social: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongs Please rate and review us on...
1952: Our Nominees for the Hall of Songs
February 22, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MB1952 a transitional year, one that finds political changes in both America and the United Kingdom that will help set the tone for tensions between older and younger generations. In this episode of Hall of Songs, Chris and Tim detail this transition while nominating six songs for their very fake rock 'n' roll song hall of fame. For more, visit our website at hallofsongs.com and keep up with us on social media at @hallofsongs.
1952 Hall of Songs Nominees: Lloyd Price, Billy Ward is Back, Kitty Wells, and More!
February 22, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MB1952 a transitional year, one that finds political changes in both America and the United Kingdom that will help set the tone for tensions between older and younger generations. In this episode of Hall of Songs, Chris and Tim detail this transition while nominating six songs for their very fake rock 'n' roll song hall of fame. For more, visit our website at hallofsongs.com and keep up with us on social media at @hallofsongs. Website: http://www.hallofsongs.com Social: http://www.twitter.com...
1951: Our Nominees for the Hall of Songs
February 08, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBIn our opinion, 1951 is the year rock 'n' roll began to take shape. So, here is the first episode of Hall of Songs, which attempts to determine the greatest songs in rock 'n' roll history through the creation of a fake hall of fame. In this episode, Chris and Tim nominate six songs for the Hall of Songs and talk about their stories. Visit our website at hallofsongs.com and keep up with us on social media at @hallofsongs.
1951 Hall of Songs Nominees: Hank Williams, 'Rocket 88,' Les Paul, and the Birth of Modern Music
February 08, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBIn our opinion, 1951 is the year rock 'n' roll began to take shape. So, here is the first episode of Hall of Songs, which attempts to determine the greatest songs in rock 'n' roll history through the creation of a fake hall of fame. In this episode, Chris and Tim nominate six songs for the Hall of Songs and talk about their stories. Visit our website at hallofsongs.com and keep up with us on social media at @hallofsongs. Website: http://www.hallofsongs.com Social: http://www.twitter.com/hal...
Hall of Songs: Coming Feb. 7!
February 01, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 1.86 MBJust a little teaser to get you set for the first episode of Hall of Songs, scheduled for release Feb. 7, 2021, on all major podcast streaming platforms. Be sure to check out our website hallofsongs.com, and follow us on social media @HallofSongs (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook). Want to say hi? Send us an email at [email protected]. See you on Feb. 7! Website: http://www.hallofsongs.com Social: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongs Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! https://po...
Introduction: Welcome to Hall of Songs
January 25, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBSo, what the heck is this anyway? Tim and Chris unveil their podcast Hall of Songs, in which they'll attempt to determine the greatest songs in rock 'n' roll history by establishing a very fake hall of fame. If you've just stumbled upon us, listen to this episode first to understand what we're doing and how we're doing it. Thanks for hanging! Website: http://www.hallofsongs.com Social: http://www.twitter.com/hallofsongs Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.co...